Review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) by Lady B — 30 Jan 2009

Not as funny as the 1st one which is a classic.

This review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) was written by Lady B on 30 Jan 2009.

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment has generally received mixed reviews.

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